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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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